For subscribers, the June 2024 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
- Misrepresentation in 1954 Act terminations – McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd v Shirayama Shokusan Co. Ltd.
- The leaseholder protection provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 – Lehner v Lant Street Management Company Ltd.
- The Supreme Court on liability for Japanese knotweed nuisance – Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council.
- Consent under restrictive covenants – Medley v Mackenzie.
- Whether dispute resolution provisions apply – BL Goodman (General Partner) Ltd v Morris Homes (Midlands) Ltd.
- Deregistration of town or village greens – R (on the application of Strack) v Laing Homes Ltd & Anor.
- Waiver of forfeiture – Tropical Zoo Ltd v Hounslow LBC.
- Service charge apportionment – Bradley & Anor v Abacus Land 4 Ltd.
There is also coverage of:
- The Government’s response on high street rental auctions.
- The passing of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
- The application of the 1995 Act to group company transfers.
- Land Registry practice update on termination of leases.
Published on 2 June 2024.